Tag: Legislation

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Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information Management

This guidance is designed to help institutions implement better record and information management practices and enhance the public’s ability to access information.
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- Published on Nov 3, 2016

Understanding the Risks of Emailing Health Information

Individuals and organizations rely on email for its convenience, speed and economy. Health information custodians are no exception. While email offers many benefits, it also poses risks to the privacy of individuals and to the security of personal health information. This sensitive information must
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- Published on Sep 15, 2016

Letter to the Honourable Ted McMeekin, M.P.P. - Re: Municipal Legislation Review

The Honourable Ted McMeekin, M.P.P. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Re: Municipal Legislation Review
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- Published on Aug 11, 2016

Letter to Mr. Shafiq Qaadri, MPP - Re: Bill 113, the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015

Mr. Shafiq Qaadri, MPP Chair, Standing Committee on Justice Policy Re: Bill 113, the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015
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- Published on Aug 11, 2016

Letter to the The Honourable Ted McMeekin, M.P.P.

August 11, 2015 The Honourable Ted McMeekin, M.P.P. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Re: Municipal Legislation Review
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- Published on Aug 11, 2016

Information and Privacy Commissioner Calls for Modernization of Access and Privacy Legislation

TORONTO, ON (June 28, 2016) – In his 2015 Annual Report, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Brian Beamish is calling on the government to update the province’s access and privacy laws to ensure Ontarians’ rights are better protected. A comprehensive, public review of the acts will ensure...
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- Published on Jun 28, 2016

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Councillors’ records

Our office is sometimes required to decide access to information appeals relating to requests for records held by municipal councillors. Unfortunately, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA ) does not expressly refer to records of municipal councillors. This
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- Published on Apr 22, 2016

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child

TORONTO, ON (January 20, 2016) – Common misunderstandings about privacy are frequently cited as reasons for not sharing information with a children’s aid society (CAS) about a child who may be at risk. In fact, Ontario law permits professionals working with children to share this information. To...
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- Published on Jan 20, 2016

Yes, You Can. Dispelling the Myths About Sharing Information with Children’s Aid Societies

Common misunderstandings about privacy are frequently cited as reasons for not sharing information with a children’s aid society (CAS) about a child who may be at risk. In fact, Ontario law permits professionals working with children to share this information. To help professionals understand that
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- Published on Jan 20, 2016

FIPPA and MFIPPA: Bill 8 — The Recordkeeping Amendments

Bill 8, the Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014 , will come into effect on January 1, 2016. This Bill amends the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA ) to include
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- Published on Dec 22, 2015